I was at Julia's on Tuesday and Wednesday's auctions, I would say that the overall hammer prices were LOWER than expected, with exception. I talked with Tony Galazan and his impression was basically the same. A lot of the prices reminded me of values 30 to 35 years ago.
The A1S 20 was an exception, there was a lot of interest and a gentleman sitting beside me put his hand up until the hammer came down at 230 k, if I recall correctly on the price.
I think a lot of items sold for on line or written bids. And , of course there are the bottom feeders that submit bids for 50% of the real value and are sometimes lucky.
Just my two cents worth
Allan
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